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8 results for Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney/Lawyer

Washington, DC
onsite
Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support legal matters in a Contract position based in Washington, District of Columbia. This opportunity is suited for a licensed legal practitioner who can manage civil litigation work with strong written advocacy and strategic judgment. The role will involve handling pleadings, discovery, and motion practice while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to move cases forward efficiently. Apply today! By sending an updated resume to Fana Belcher at [fana.belcher][at]roberthalf[dot][com]. Responsibilities:• Lead civil litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution, developing practical legal strategies aligned with case objectives.• Prepare, revise, and file motions, briefs, pleadings, and related legal documents with careful attention to legal accuracy and deadlines.• Manage the discovery process by drafting requests, reviewing responses, identifying key evidence, and coordinating document production.• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and procedural issues to support litigation strategy.• Represent the client or organization in hearings, conferences, depositions, and other litigation-related proceedings as needed.• Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal teams to communicate case developments and next steps.• Evaluate legal risks, recommend courses of action, and maintain organized case files and supporting documentation.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Herndon, VA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an employment attorney to join a nationally focused practice serving employers in complex workplace matters. This opportunity offers meaningful work with prominent business clients, a collegial remote environment, and a culture that values sound judgment, responsiveness, and high-quality legal analysis. The role is based in Herndon, Virginia, and is well suited for a lawyer who can manage litigation tasks efficiently while building trusted client relationships. Responsibilities: • Advise employer clients on a broad range of employment law issues, balancing legal risk with practical business objectives. • Prepare persuasive motions, legal memoranda, and other court filings that support case strategy and client goals. • Manage written discovery, document review, and fact development to move matters forward effectively. • Support employment litigation from early assessment through resolution, including case analysis, briefing, and coordination with clients. • Partner with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative professionals in a highly collaborative remote practice environment. • Communicate clearly with clients regarding case developments, recommended approaches, and potential outcomes. • Contribute to efficient dispute resolution efforts while remaining ready to pursue litigation aggressively when circumstances require. • Maintain organized case handling and timely work product in alignment with the firm’s quality standards and client service expectations.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Baltimore, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Commercial Loan Transaction AttorneyOverview: A Commercial Loan Transaction Attorney plays an essential role in facilitating, negotiating, and managing complex commercial loan transactions for banks, financial institutions, or corporate clients. This legal specialist collaborates closely with stakeholders—including borrowers, lenders, and internal teams—to mitigate risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and achieve timely closings.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Advise clients on the legal risks, terms, and structuring of commercial loan transactions, including secured and unsecured lending, syndications, and asset-based financing </li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of loan documentation, including loan agreements, security instruments, guarantees, and intercreditor agreements </li><li>Conduct legal due diligence on borrowing entities and collateral, including title reviews, lien searches, and analysis of organizational and financial documents </li><li>Ensure all aspects of loan transactions comply with applicable laws, regulations (e.g., UCC, banking regulations), and internal policies </li><li>Manage communications between lenders, borrowers, opposing counsel, and third parties such as title companies and escrow agents to coordinate transaction closings </li><li>Identify and resolve issues that arise during the loan process, facilitating timely solutions to keep transactions on track </li><li>Advise on amendments, workouts, modifications, or restructurings of existing loan agreements as needed </li><li>Keep current with relevant legal developments and market trends impacting commercial lending</li></ul>
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Baltimore, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
Job Title: Commercial Litigation Attorney – Bankruptcy & Creditors’ RightsLocation: MarylandJob Type: Full-TimePosition OverviewA respected Maryland law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney with a strong background in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights to join its growing practice. This attorney will represent financial institutions, lenders, creditors, servicers, and commercial clients in complex litigation, insolvency matters, workouts, and bankruptcy proceedings. The ideal candidate will bring strong courtroom experience, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage matters independently from inception through resolution.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Handle a broad range of commercial litigation matters in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts</li><li>Represent secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings</li><li>Manage creditors’ rights matters, including motions for relief from stay, objections, adversary proceedings, claim disputes, and contested hearings</li><li>Advise clients on loan enforcement, collections strategy, workouts, restructurings, and insolvency-related risk</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and settlement agreements</li><li>Conduct legal research and develop case strategy for complex commercial disputes</li><li>Appear in court for hearings, motions, mediations, and trials as needed</li><li>Collaborate with partners and clients to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions</li><li>Maintain and build strong client relationships through responsive service and sound legal counsel</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>J.D. from an accredited law school</li><li>Active Maryland bar admission in good standing; D.C. and/or Virginia admission is a plus</li><li>4+ years of experience in commercial litigation with significant bankruptcy and creditors’ rights experience</li><li>Strong knowledge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, bankruptcy rules, and relevant state law remedies</li><li>Experience representing creditors, financial institutions, lenders, or loan servicers preferred</li><li>Excellent writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills</li><li>Ability to manage a busy caseload independently while working collaboratively with a legal team</li><li>Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and client service orientation</li></ul>Preferred Experience<ul><li>Bankruptcy court appearances and contested matter experience</li><li>Adversary proceeding experience</li><li>Background in loan enforcement, receiverships, foreclosure-related litigation, or insolvency matters</li></ul>
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Real Estate Attorney

Baltimore, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 240000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished real estate attorney to join a legal team, advising borrowers on high-value commercial property transactions. This opportunity suits a senior associate or emerging partner who can guide matters from early structuring through closing while balancing legal risk with business priorities. The role offers meaningful client contact and the chance to lead sophisticated deals involving acquisitions, dispositions, and complex financing arrangements. Responsibilities: • Advise borrower clients on commercial real estate matters involving acquisitions, sales, and related strategic transactions. • Prepare, analyze, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements along with supporting deal documentation required to move transactions forward. • Handle financing components of transactions by reviewing and negotiating loan agreements, credit facilities, and ancillary lending documents. • Evaluate lengthy and highly detailed legal agreements independently, identify key risks, and recommend practical revisions. • Oversee deals from kickoff through closing, coordinating timelines, documentation, and communication among lenders, counterparties, and counsel. • Deliver commercially focused legal guidance that helps clients make informed decisions throughout each stage of a transaction. • Manage a substantial workflow of sophisticated matters while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and strong client service. • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently and keep transactions on track.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Financial Services/Creditors Rights Attorney

Baltimore, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Attorney/Lawyer to support a growing financial services and creditors’ rights practice in Baltimore, Maryland. This opportunity is suited for a mid-level attorney who can advise lenders, creditors, and commercial clients across contested and transactional matters. The role offers a mix of courtroom advocacy, strategic counseling, and document drafting for matters involving recovery, enforcement, and insolvency-related issues. Responsibilities: • Advocate for creditors, lending institutions, landlords, and commercial clients in state and federal matters involving bankruptcy, foreclosure, collections, and related disputes. • Counsel clients on debt recovery approaches, restructuring options, and negotiated resolutions designed to protect financial interests. • Prepare and revise court filings, briefs, motions, and legal analyses connected to enforcement actions and collection-related litigation. • Draft and negotiate agreements such as settlements, forbearance arrangements, loan modifications, and other finance-related documents. • Research statutes, case law, and regulatory issues affecting commercial recovery, insolvency proceedings, and secured transactions. • Partner with senior attorneys and clients to shape litigation strategy, evaluate risk, and maintain compliance with applicable legal requirements. • Manage multiple active matters simultaneously while tracking deadlines, filings, and client communication in a fast-paced practice environment.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Assistant General Counsel

Baltimore, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
Our client is a growing company in the sustainable energy space. As they continue to expand, they are looking to hire an Attorney (Assistant General Counsel) with 3+ years of experience to join their team in Baltimore, Maryland. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support for renewable energy projects, including managing complex transactions and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project finance, corporate law, and renewable energy, and will work closely with senior leadership to balance legal risk with business objectives. Responsibilities:• Lead and oversee all legal aspects of renewable energy projects from conceptualization to operation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.• Draft, negotiate, and manage intricate agreements such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), lease documents, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and interconnection agreements.• Provide strategic advice on project financing structures, including construction debt, tax equity partnerships, and term debt, with a focus on compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act and related guidelines.• Conduct and coordinate due diligence for acquisitions, financings, and portfolio sales, reviewing critical documentation such as permits, environmental assessments, and interconnection materials.• Offer legal and commercial guidance to senior management, aligning business goals with legal frameworks.• Oversee the review and management of various legal documents, including vendor contracts, nondisclosure agreements, and master service agreements, ensuring accuracy and risk mitigation.• Develop and enhance company templates for transactional documents, maintaining a robust internal legal knowledge base.• Support corporate governance initiatives, including subsidiary management, compliance policies, and risk management strategies.• Collaborate with and manage external legal counsel to ensure efficient and cost-effective representation.
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Associate General Counsel

Columbia, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Assistant General Counsel to support a healthcare organization in Columbia, Maryland. This position focuses on legal guidance, internal investigations, and risk management across home healthcare operations. The role works closely with clinical, operational, compliance, and leadership teams to address complex matters involving patient safety, regulatory obligations, and organizational exposure. Responsibilities:• Lead sensitive investigations tied to home healthcare services, including concerns related to patient treatment, clinical standards, employee behavior, safety events, and regulatory issues across field and branch locations.• Manage each stage of investigative work by evaluating incoming matters, defining scope, preserving records, interviewing relevant parties, preparing thorough documentation, and delivering clear findings.• Analyze investigation outcomes to identify recurring risks and partner with operational and clinical leaders to strengthen policies, training, and corrective actions.• Provide practical legal counsel to branch and corporate teams on matters that affect business operations, liability, and compliance within a multi-site healthcare environment.• Develop and deliver guidance sessions for leaders on investigation methodology, documentation practices, and strategies that reduce legal and operational risk.• Oversee claims and litigation involving the organization, including coordination of defense strategy and initiation of legal action when warranted.• Advise senior regional and area leadership on high-impact issues involving patient welfare, workforce accountability, and organizational ethics.• Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Human Resources, Clinical, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure investigations are handled consistently and in alignment with applicable laws and standards.• Present well-supported risk assessments and investigation conclusions to senior leadership and contribute to ongoing improvements in legal department processes and reporting.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z